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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,780.48, 7,977.03 and 3,127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,780.48, 7,977.03 and 3,127.83 is: 4,316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,780.48 : 7,977.03 = 3,127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,780.48/7,977.03 = 3,127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,780.48x = 7,977.03 × 3,127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,780.48x = 24,950,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,793.74/5,780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.39

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